Willems is a

patronymic surname A patronymic surname is a surname originated from the given name of the father or a patrilineal ancestor. Different cultures have different ways of producing patronymic A patronymic, or patronym, is a component of a personal name based o ...

Dutch Dutch or Nederlands commonly refers to: * Something of, from, or related to the Netherlands ** Dutch people as an ethnic group () ** Dutch nationality law, history and regulations of Dutch citizenship () ** Dutch language () * In specific terms, i ...

origin, equivalent to Williams. In 2008, it was the 6th most common surname in Belgium (18,604 people

and in 2007 it was the 39th most common surname in the Netherlands (17,042 people

People with this surname

* Creed Willems (born 2003), American baseball player *

Daniel Willems Daniel Willems (16 August 1956 – 2 September 2016)Dirk Willems Dirk Willems (; also spelled Durk Willems; died 16 May 1569) was a Dutch Anabaptist martyr most famous for escaping from prison but then turning back to rescue his pursuer – who had fallen through thin ice while chasing Willems – only to be ...

(died 1569), Dutch anabaptist martyr * Edgar Willems (1890–1978), Belgian artist and musician *

Eddy Willems Eddy Willems (born 1962), is a Belgian computer security expert and author of security blogs and books, active in international computer security organizations and as a speaker at information security-related events. Career Eddy Willems has b ...

(born 1962), Belgian security expert *

Emilio Willems Emilo or Emilio Willems (18 August 1905 – 19 November 1997) was a German sociologist and anthropologist based in Brazil and, later on, in the United States. During the 1940s, Willems made significant contributions to the institutionalization of ...

(1905–1997), German-American sociologist and ethnologist *

Florent Joseph Marie Willems Florent Willems or Florent Willems van Edeghem (8 January 1823 – 23 October 1905)Florent Willems
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(1823–1905), Belgian painter * Frederik Willems (born 1979), Belgian road cyclist *

Gerard Willems Gerard Willems AM (born Gerardus Maria Willems; 19 August 1946) is a Dutch- Australian classical pianist and teacher. He was the first Australian pianist to record the complete series of 32 piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven. He also r ...

(born 1946), Dutch-born Australian pianist * Gladys Willems (born 1977), Belgian archer *

Hans Willems Hans Willems (born 22 March 1934, date of death unknown) was a Dutch sailor. He competed in the Finn class at the 1964 Summer Olympics The , officially the and commonly known as Tokyo 1964 (), were an international multi-sport event held ...

(born 1934), Dutch Olympic sailor *

Henri Willems Henri P. Willems (born 30 September 1899, date of death unknown) was a Belgian bobsledder who competed during the early 1920s. He won a bronze medal in the four-man event at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix Chamonix-Mont-Blanc (; ; (n ...

(1899–?), Belgian bobsledder * Jan Willems a.k.a. Yankey Willems (died 1688), Dutch buccaneer *

Jan Camiel Willems Jan Camiel Willems (18 September 1939 – 31 August 2013) was a Belgian mathematical system theorist who has done most of his scientific work while residing in the Netherlands and the United States. He is most noted for the introduction of the not ...

(1939–2013), Belgian mathematician *

Jan Frans Willems Jan Frans Willems (11 March 1793 – 24 June 1846) was a Flemish writer, and the father of the Flemish movement. Willems was born in the Belgian city of Boechout while it was under French occupation. He started his career in the office of a n ...

(1793–1846), Flemish writer * Jean-Pierre Willems (1886–?), Belgian fencer *

Jennifer Willems Jennifer Willems (13 August 1947 – 13 November 2015) was a Dutch actress, well known in film and television, particularly for her role in the children's television series ''De film van ome Willem'' (1974-1989). Her other notable roles included ...

(1947–2015), Dutch actress *

Jeroen Willems Jeroen Willems (; 15 November 1962 – 3 December 2012) was a Dutch Golden Calf and Louis d'Or winning film, TV, and stage actor and singer. Early life Willems was born on 15 November 1962 in Maastricht, the third child of a drama teacher and a ...

(1962–2012), Dutch actor and singer *

Jetro Willems Jetro Danovich Sexer Willems (born 30 March 1994) is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a left wing-back or left-back. Willems represented the Netherlands national team at UEFA Euro 2012; he played in the Netherlands' opening match o ...

(born 1994), Dutch footballer *

Jo Willems Jo Willems is a Belgian cinematographer, known for his collaboration with directors David Slade and Francis Lawrence. Early life Growing up in Westerlo outside Antwerp, he studied film at the LUCA School of Arts, before he relocated to the Unit ...

(born 1970), Belgian cinematographer *

Ko Willems Jacobus "Ko" Matheus Willems (27 October 1900 – 28 September 1983) was a track cyclist from the Netherlands, who represented his native country at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. There he won the gold medal in the 50 km track ...

(1900–1983), Dutch track cyclist * Louis Willems (1822–1907), Belgian physician and bacteriologist *

Ludwig Willems Ludwig Willems (born 7 February 1966 in Herentals) is a Belgian former cyclist. Major results ;1988 :1st Stage 6 Tour de l'Avenir ;1994 :3rd Dwars door Vlaanderen :8th Paris–Roubaix Paris–Roubaix is a one-day professional bicycle road r ...

(born 1966), Belgian road cyclist * Maurice Willems (born 1929), Belgian footballer *

Menno Willems Menno Willems (born 10 March 1977) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender and midfielder. He notably played for Vitesse, Ajax and Grimsby Town. He also played for FC Den Bosch, HFC Haarlem, Sparta Rotterdam and Go ...

(born 1977), Dutch footballer * Michael Willems (born 1959), Dutch/Canadian Photographer *

Mo Willems Mo Willems (born February 11, 1968) is an American writer, animator, voice actor, and children's book author. His work includes creating the animated television series '' Sheep in the Big City'' for Cartoon Network, working on '' Sesame Stre ...

(born 1968), American writer, animator, author and illustrator *

Nathan Willems Nathan Willems is a Democrat representing the 29th District in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2009. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University's Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (2001) and a J ...

(born c.1981), American politician in Iowa * Paul Willems (1912–1997), Belgian novelist and playwright * Pierre Willems (1840–1898), Dutch philologist and historian of Ancient Rome * Rein Willems (born 1945), Dutch businessman *

Ron Willems Ron Willems (born 20 September 1966 in Vaassen, Gelderland) is a former Dutch footballer. During his career he played for PEC Zwolle, FC Twente, AFC Ajax, Grasshopper Club Zürich, and Derby County F.C., where he made 26 appearances and scor ...

(born 1966), Dutch footballer *

Sandrine Willems Sandrine Willems (born 1968) is a Belgian writer of fiction and a director of television documentaries. Biography Willems, who was born in 1968, received her doctorate in philosophy in 1991 with a thesis called ''Temps et mouvement dialectique d ...

(born 1968), Belgian writer and documentary maker *

Steeven Willems Steeven Willems (born 31 August 1990) is a French footballer who plays as a centre back In the sport of association football, a defender is an Glossary of association football terms#O, outfield player whose primary role is to stop attacks du ...

(born 1990), French footballer * Theo Willems (1891–1960), Dutch archer * (born 1955), Dutch composer * (born 1954), Duch sculptor * Victor Willems (1877–1918), Belgian fencer * (1950–2014), Dutch archaeologist *

Harry Willems Harry may refer to: Television * ''Harry'' (American TV series), 1987 comedy series starring Alan Arkin * ''Harry'' (British TV series), 1993 BBC drama that ran for two seasons * ''Harry'' (New Zealand TV series), 2013 crime drama starring Oscar K ...

(born 1999), Australian Accountant

People with this surname

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